ASC workforce headwinds, major expansion moves and a multimillion-dollar settlement. February 13, 2026 1. Why the ASC labor market won't bounce back Full story 2. Optum to close Oregon clinic it acquired in 2021 Full story 3. Spine, orthopedic and…
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Physician consolidation debate heats up, USPI posts $5.2B, and a major state eyes sweeping self-refe February 12, 2026 1. The ASC power plays of 2025: 11 deals to know Full story 2. Are states' efforts to curb consolidation backfiring on physicians?…
Power struggles, closures, big buys and outpatient growth shaping ASCs February 11, 2026 1. The battle for control in medicine — and what comes next Full story 2. LifeBridge Health to shutter Maryland ASC Full story 3. Strengthen throughput, expand…
From anesthesia staffing to FTC scrutiny, here’s what’s shaping physician practices and ASCs right n February 10, 2026 1. The emerging disruptors of physicians Full story 2. What would it mean to 'overcome' the anesthesia shortage? Full story 3. Infection control…
What ASC leaders, anesthesiologists and physicians need to know this week February 9, 2026 1. The threats ASCs don't see coming — yet Full story 2. Anesthesia time limit bans: 3 notes Full story 3. RCM efficiency without more staff?…
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The battle for control in medicine persists as ASC companies grow bigger February 7, 2026 1. Stark law's most used exception — and where practices get tripped up Full story 2. The biggest ASC companies by market share Full story…
What ASC leaders say they won’t budge on, plus a deep dive into consolidation pressure points February 6, 2026 1. ASCs' anesthesia coverage non-negotiables for 2026 Full story 2. Optum ASC acquisitions tied to price increases for rival insurers: Study Full…
The latest on ASC market power, physician independence, anesthesia costs and site-neutral payment sh February 5, 2026 1. The rapid decline of independent physicians in 10 key stats Full story 2. Biggest ASC companies by market share Full story 3.…
Payer pressure, physician deals, regulatory fallout and tough ASC calls clinicians say shouldn’t be February 4, 2026 1. Off to the races: 15 physician deals so far in 2026 Full story 2. What payers get wrong about ASCs Full story…
From Stark Law compliance to payer standoffs and ASC consolidation pressure February 3, 2026 1. Stark law's most used exception — and where practices get tripped up Full story 2. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina updates anesthesia billing…